1957 BMW 600 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 846 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 2001 Toyota Altezza has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2800 mm |
